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Average Rent in Hattiesburg, MS & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Hattiesburg, MS. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,132/mo
▲ +7.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$800/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
24
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Hattiesburg, MS?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Hattiesburg, MS is $1,132 per month across 5 apartment communities and 24 available units. Rents have increased $77 (7.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Cottages of Hattiesburg starting at $800/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,132/mo.
Prices range from $800 to $1,735 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 18 units are currently listed.
Hattiesburg, MS Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,042 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $1,139 | +$97 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Hattiesburg, MS
Rent Prices by Apartment in Hattiesburg, MS
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottages of Hattiesburg | $800/mo | $803/mo | 3 | 4.1 |
| Park Pines Apartments | $1,099/mo | $1,099/mo | 11 | 4.5 |
| Piedmont Park Apartments | $1,099/mo | $1,099/mo | 7 | 4.3 |
| Tremont at 22 | $1,618/mo | $1,618/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Reserve at Long Point | $1,735/mo | $1,735/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Hattiesburg, MS
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$45,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,132/mo.
Comfortable income
$54,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($800/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Hattiesburg, MS is $44,140 , about 19% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Hattiesburg, MS
Overall prices in Hattiesburg, MS runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Hattiesburg, MS's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,132 |
| Utilities | $277 |
| Groceries | $510 |
| Transportation | $659 |
| Healthcare | $322 |
| Other goods and services | $515 |
| Estimated total | $3,414/mo |
Population
48,507
Median household income
$44,140
Census median rent
$995/mo
Rent as % of income
32.8%
Median age
28.7
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Hattiesburg, MS Apartments
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